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Which sentence correctly uses apostrophes?

• Its really not going to hurt my feelings if you don't want to go to they're party with me.

• Whatever the justification's for your attitude, they're is no reason to be so obnoxious about it.

• We're going to get back to you as soon as your applications are processed.

• They're their nachos, but they wont share any unless its absolutely necessary or we share our's.

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CCSS.L.2.2C

On the first day that we ventured into the wilderness, our native guides took us to a deep canyon surrounded by steep cliffs of coppery, red rock. (2) On horseback, we began a long and perilous trek down to the canyon’s floor. (3) The narrow paths were hardly visible, and we were often frightened by the heights. (4) Surely each of us could have fallen to his death. (5) However, the strange and new plants and animals we encountered along the way were fascinating, particularly to Ramirez. (6) Often, he asked us to pause while he sketched a specimen or attempted to gain pertinent information from our guides. 

1. Which transition word is used to signal the fact that the author found the journey interesting

• heights

• perilous

• surely

• however

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is the correct order of a basic plot? 

•  climax, resolution, rising action, conflict, exposition

• conflict, exposition, rising action, falling action, climax

• exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

•  resolution, falling action, climax, rising action, conflict, exposition

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

On the first day that we ventured into the wilderness, our native guides took us to a deep canyon surrounded by steep cliffs of coppery, red rock. (2) On horseback, we began a long and perilous trek down to the canyon’s floor. (3) The narrow paths were hardly visible, and we were often frightened by the heights. (4) Surely each of us could have fallen to his death. (5) However, the strange and new plants and animals we encountered along the way were fascinating, particularly to Ramirez. (6) Often, he asked us to pause while he sketched a specimen or attempted to gain pertinent information from our guides.

What is the main purpose of this exploration narrative?

•  to persuade people to be prepared for pitfalls and conflicts in the wilderness

•  to describe the interesting plants and animals that he saw during his experience

•  to warn people regarding the dangers of exploring a canyon

• to provide a firsthand account of what the author experienced

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

The setting of a story, which impacts the characters, is      

• the physical location a story takes place

• the weather/temperature/season during a story

• the time period or time of day a story takes place

• all of the above

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

On the first day that we ventured into the wilderness, our native guides took us to a deep canyon surrounded by steep cliffs of coppery, red rock. (2) On horseback, we began a long and perilous trek down to the canyon’s floor. (3) The narrow paths were hardly visible, and we were often frightened by the heights. (4) Surely each of us could have fallen to his death. (5) However, the strange and new plants and animals we encountered along the way were fascinating, particularly to Ramirez. (6) Often, he asked us to pause while he sketched a specimen or attempted to gain pertinent information from our guides.

Which is the most likely audience for this narrative?

• readers seeking factual information about canyons

•  very young children

•  scientists seeking new information

• readers wanting to be entertained with a true-life adventure story

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

For the following sentences, identify which sentence has the correct capitalization and punctuation.

•  Until the rain stops, Phillip can’t fix the roof on his brand new, expensive beach house.

•  Until the rain stops Phillip can’t fix the roof on his brand new, expensive beach house.

• Until the rain stops, Phillip can’t fix the roof on his brand new expensive beach house.

• Until the rain stops, Phillip can’t fix the roof on his brand new, expensive, beach house.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

On the first day that we ventured into the wilderness, our native guides took us to a deep canyon surrounded by steep cliffs of coppery, red rock. (2) On horseback, we began a long and perilous trek down to the canyon’s floor. (3) The narrow paths were hardly visible, and we were often frightened by the heights. (4) Surely each of us could have fallen to his death. (5) However, the strange and new plants and animals we encountered along the way were fascinating, particularly to Ramirez. (6) Often, he asked us to pause while he sketched a specimen or attempted to gain pertinent information from our guides.

Which event from the narrative did NOT occur?

• The explorers disagreed over which path to take.

• They encountered new plants and animals.

• They began a long trek down to the canyon floor.

• Ramirez sketched new specimens.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that the age of voting in the U.S. should be lowered to the age of 16?

• “Studies indicate that the average human brain is not fully developed until the age of 24. Teens are not cognitively developed enough to decide on hot button issues.”

• “Individuals between the ages of 15-17 make up 10% of the U.S. population.”

• “If teens as young as 16 were allowed to vote, our country’s standards and policies would be more reflective of the viewpoints of all U.S. citizens.”

• “Most teens do not complete their secondary education until the age of 18. Therefore, they are not equipped to make educated voting decisions.”

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

On the first day that we ventured into the wilderness, our native guides took us to a deep canyon surrounded by steep cliffs of coppery, red rock. (2) On horseback, we began a long and perilous trek down to the canyon’s floor. (3) The narrow paths were hardly visible, and we were often frightened by the heights. (4) Surely each of us could have fallen to his death. (5) However, the strange and new plants and animals we encountered along the way were fascinating, particularly to Ramirez. (6) Often, he asked us to pause while he sketched a specimen or attempted to gain pertinent information from our guides.

 Based on the selection, the word perilous means

• exciting

• unsure

• dangerous

• certain

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4